1987 in ice hockey

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The following is a chronicle of events during the year 1987 in ice hockey.

Contents

National Hockey League

Canadian Hockey League

International hockey

Canada Cup

World Hockey Championship


European hockey

Minor League hockey

Junior A hockey

University hockey

 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament 

*the Plattsburgh State Cardinals won the NCAA Division III men's ice hockey tournament


*Tony Hrkac won the Hobey Baker Award

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Deaths

Season articles

1986–87 NHL season 1987–88 NHL season
1986–87 AHL season 1987–88 AHL season

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References

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  2. "NHL Hart Memorial Trophy Winners". National Hockey League. Retrieved 2021-09-22.